Paw thing: Philippines sees a boost in dog spas and hotels

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It might not be the first place that springs to mind when thinking about pooch pampering, but the Philippines has seen a big boost in 'dog spas' - offering everything from hair dyeing to mutt manicures.

Bonita, a three-month-old pomeranian pup, enjoyed a nice blow dry after having a bath at the spa, where she also 'enjoyed' a mutt-have massage (yes, really) and a coat colour tint.

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Another fellow pomeranian pooch also sat back and relaxed while having her nails done in every dog's favourite colour, pink.

Rates at the spa in Quezon City start from £6 and go up to £40 for an overnight accommodation.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for the perfect place for a UK weekend break with your waggy-tailed friend in tow, new travel company Chien Bleu has hand-picked the best dog-friendly hotspots across the country.